ChooChoo Chicago

ChooChoo Chicago Our family daycare center and preschool serves children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

Community-oriented childcare where children thrive in a nurturing and loving environment that supports play and social-emotional development through of children through an explorative and play-based curriculum. ChooChoo Chicago is a place where kids play, learn, and grow in a home away from home.

“Ohana” means family, and that is exactly what we are at ChooChoo Chicago— ONE BIG FAMILY! 🌺🌴💛What a way to wrap up an A...
08/22/2026

“Ohana” means family, and that is exactly what we are at ChooChoo Chicago— ONE BIG FAMILY! 🌺🌴💛

What a way to wrap up an AMAZING summer! Today’s End-of-Summer Social was filled with so much fun, laughter, smiles, ice cream, Hawaiian vibes, and the sweetest family moments. 🍦🌺📸

But today was also a little bittersweet. 🥹 Some of our Locomotives, our big kids, are getting ready to take their next big step and head off to big school. We couldn’t be more proud of how much they have grown, learned, and blossomed during their time at ChooChoo.

To our graduating Locomotives and their families: please know that ChooChoo will always be part of your family. Our doors will always be open, and you will always have a special place here with us. No matter where your next adventure takes you, you can always come back to say hello, share your stories, and visit your ChooChoo family. 💛

A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing families and staff for making today — and this entire summer — so special. Your love and energy are what make ChooChoo feel like home.

One summer. So many memories. A few goodbyes. And one ChooChoo family forever. 🌺🍍🌴

Here’s a little peek at the magic from today! 📸✨

MAHALO, CHOOCHOO FAMS! 💛🌺

🚂✨ Wrapping up the second week of August the ChooChoo way!Another week full of learning, laughter, friendship, creativit...
08/14/2026

🚂✨ Wrapping up the second week of August the ChooChoo way!

Another week full of learning, laughter, friendship, creativity, and so many little moments that made our classrooms shine. From exploring and playing to practicing new skills and growing more independent, our little friends kept busy learning through play!

We’re so proud of all the growth we’re seeing and grateful for another wonderful week together. ❤️

ChooChoo, here we come—full steam ahead into another great week! 🚂💨

08/13/2026

Get to know ChooChoo Chicago!
With locations in Lakeview East (2941 N Clark) and our newest school in Lakeview West (3134 N Clybourn), we’re excited to welcome families for the new school year.
Lakeview West Founding Family enrollment is still open with waived enrollment fees for a limited time.
Reach out today and learn more:
📧[email protected]

🚂✨ ChooChoo Chicago’s Amazing First Week of August! 🌿🦋What a week full of adventures, discoveries, and BIG smiles! 💛We k...
08/07/2026

🚂✨ ChooChoo Chicago’s Amazing First Week of August! 🌿🦋

What a week full of adventures, discoveries, and BIG smiles! 💛

We kicked off August with so many exciting moments across our classrooms. Our little explorers were busy learning, creating, playing, and making memories with their friends and teachers.

🌎✨ The highlight of our week was our Nature Museum adventure!
Our friends had the best time exploring the wonders of nature, discovering new things, and bringing their curiosity to life through hands-on experiences. From fascinating exhibits to those “wow” moments, it was a day filled with learning, laughter, and excitement!

Back at ChooChoo, our classrooms continued to be filled with messy play, creative activities, outdoor fun, and endless opportunities to explore. Every day brought a new little discovery and another reason to smile. 🚂💛

A huge thank you to our amazing families for supporting these special experiences and helping us create unforgettable memories for your children.

August is already off to an incredible start… and we can’t wait to see what adventures are still ahead! 🌱☀️

✨ A day full of discovery, curiosity, and fun! 🌿🦋Here are some fun moments from our adventure at the nature museum today...
08/04/2026

✨ A day full of discovery, curiosity, and fun! 🌿🦋

Here are some fun moments from our adventure at the nature museum today! Our little explorers had the best time learning about the world around them, discovering new things, and making special memories with their friends.

A huge thank you to our amazing chaperones for spending the day with us, helping our children explore safely, and making this field trip extra special. We truly appreciate your time and support! 💛

We can’t wait for our next adventure! 🚂✨

✨ Wrapping up the last week of July the ChooChoo way! 🚂💛Another week filled with laughter, discovery, creativity, and me...
07/31/2026

✨ Wrapping up the last week of July the ChooChoo way! 🚂💛

Another week filled with laughter, discovery, creativity, and meaningful moments. From hands-on learning and outdoor adventures to new friendships and big smiles, every day reminded us that childhood is all about exploring the world through play.

Thank you to our incredible teachers for making the magic happen and to our amazing families for being part of this wonderful community. We can’t wait to see what August has in store!

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Secure Your Spot Today —LVW is accepting new students!
07/28/2026

Secure Your Spot Today —LVW is accepting new students!

07/28/2026

✨ Our hearts are still smiling after this beautiful day! ✨

What an unforgettable Play Date! Seeing our space filled with laughter, tiny footsteps, curious minds, and so many happy faces was truly the best feeling. Watching little ones explore, make new friends, and simply enjoy being kids is exactly what ChooChoo Chicago is all about. 💛

To every family who spent part of their day with us—thank you. Thank you for trusting us, for sharing your smiles, and for allowing us to be part of these precious moments. We loved getting to know each and every one of you, and we hope you felt just as welcomed as we felt having you here.

A huge shout-out to the incredibly talented Chicago Family & Pet Photographer for capturing the magic behind these moments. 📸 Every photo tells a story—the giggles, the wonder, the hugs, the excitement, and all those little moments that happen in the blink of an eye. Your talent gave us memories we’ll treasure forever!

As we look through these photos, we’re reminded that childhood is made up of simple moments like these… playing, discovering, laughing, and feeling safe enough to be yourself. And we’re so grateful we get to be a small part of that journey.

✨ Which photo is your favorite? Tag yourself, tag a friend, and share your favorite memory from the day in the comments—we’d love to hear it!

Thank you for making our Play Date so special. We already can’t stop smiling.

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Happy Friday, ChooChoo Families!We are wrapping up another amazing week of Summer Camp at ChooChoo! 💛Our little explorer...
07/24/2026

Happy Friday, ChooChoo Families!

We are wrapping up another amazing week of Summer Camp at ChooChoo! 💛

Our little explorers had so much fun enjoying summer activities, practicing safety during our fire drill, and continuing to grow through ChooChoo’s Way: Learning Through Play. Every day brings new opportunities to explore, create, discover, and build confidence through meaningful play.

From big smiles to little moments of learning, our friends are making the most of this summer adventure! 🌻✨

Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing weekend! 💛

07/18/2026

What an amazing day at our Lakeview West Open Play Day! 💙🚂

Thank you to all the wonderful families who joined us today! It was such a joy to see children exploring our classrooms, making new friends, playing, laughing, and creating special memories together.

We loved meeting so many new faces and sharing what makes ChooChoo Chicago – Lakeview West such a special place to learn and grow.

Here are a few of our favorite moments from today! 📸✨ We can’t wait to welcome even more families into our community soon.

A very special thank you to our amazing photographer, Michelle, for volunteering your time and talent to capture all the wonderful moments from our Open Play Day! 📸💙 Your beautiful photos helped preserve the joy and excitement of the day, and we are so grateful for your support.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. We loved spending the day with our families and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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2941 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60657

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Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

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